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An elderly man and a woman died after being caught in rip currents in Miami Beach, officials said Sunday. NBC 6's Gilma Avalos has the story. (Published Monday, Aug. 19, 2013)

Updated at 3:55 AM PDT on Monday, Aug 19, 2013

An elderly man and a woman died after being caught in rip currents in Miami Beach, officials said Sunday.

The two were swimming at the beach on Collins Avenue and 64th Street when they were likely pulled under, according to Miami Beach Fire Rescue.

7-Year-Old Boy and Deerfield Beach Lifeguard Who Saved Him From Rip Currents Reunited

A Montreal family's vacation could have easily turned tragic until one lifeguard stepped in to help. Julian Lalli, 7, remembered how scary it was getting caught in rip currents over the weekend in Deerfield Beach. Aline Patterson spoke about how she saved his life. Julian's mother, Mariam Lalli, recounted what happened. (Published Wednesday, July 10, 2013)

They were transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital after they both went into cardiac arrest and were later pronounced dead, authorities said.

The two have not yet been identified and their relationship is unknown.